Tag: Abu Dhabi restaurant gas explosion

PHL readies repatriation of bodies of two Filipinos killed in Abu Dhabi restaurant gas explosion

(Eagle News)–The remains of the two Filipinos who died in the restaurant gas explosion in Abu Dhabi on Aug. 31 are being readied for repatriation. The Department of Foreign Affairs said this was after the repatriation was cleared by local authorities. Officials and regional representatives from DFA and the Department of Labor and Employment are working closely with the families for the acceptance of the remains. Meanwhile, the DFA said a DFA-DOLE composite team recently […]

2 Filipinos killed in Abu Dhabi restaurant gas explosion, DFA confirms

Several Filipinos hurt, too (Eagle News)–Two Filipinos died in the recent gas explosion in a restaurant in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday night. The DFA did not name the fatalities, but said Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana has reached out to their families to express condolences and to give assurance that they will be provided all the necessary assistance. Based on the report from Quintana, several […]